Injury Update For Patriots’ Mascot After Pro Bowl Hit

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24: A New England Patriots helmet during the first half of the game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

One of the more bizarre stories that came out of the NFL Pro Bowl last week was New York Jets safety Jamal Adams tackling the New England Patriots mascot during practice.

The initial reports that Adams’ hit sent Pat Patriot to the hospital may have been overblown, but a recent report indicates that the man inside the costume didn’t emerge entirely unscathed.

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the mascot is dealing with injuries to his jaw, neck, and back, and even had to be checked for a concussion.

Per the report, Pat Patriot will still be joining the team in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII though.

Update on #Patriots mascot @PatPatriot following the leaping tackle from #Jets S Jamal Adams: The mascot is still dealing with jaw, neck, and back soreness and was checked for a concussion. As of this morning, he was still planning on being in Atlanta for the Super Bowl.